Delta Gamma - Northwestern University

A lwAy s Anchored Sigma Chapter of Delta gamma * NorthweSterN UNiverSity s p r i n g 2 0 1 7 Sigma chapter Appreciates Alumnae Support renovations gearing up for a May start Date H appy New Year! Sigma house corporation sends greetings for a healthy and enriching 2017. We are in the midst of our kitchen renovation and are finalizing the design and layout before work begins in May. We have added to the scope by including the renovation of the dining room lighting, ceiling, and floor, as well as the renovation of the downstairs office outside of the dining room. Historical fun fact: The downstairs office was originally a shower room. After looking over the original architectural plans, we were all astonished to find that out! No one knew why it was so cold in winter and hot in summer until we learned there is no insulation and the floor tilts toward the center where the drain once was. All of this will be remedied this summer, but this "discovery" reminded us that it is as important to know where you came from along with where you are headed. In April, two house corporation members will attend a leadership conference training given by Delta Gamma. We will collaborate with other advisors from all over the country to embrace and enhance our roles as volunteers in service to our fraternity. Our board remains strong and diverse in age and talent and is dedicated to maintaining a safe, functional, and beautiful structure. I look forward to you meeting some of our board members in our next newsletter! Last fall, we initiated our first fundraising communication. Thank you so much to all who donated to the Delta Gamma Building Fund of Sigma. We are still in the process of completing thank-yous, but if you have not received one yet, it is on its way. Sigma house corporation is truly grateful and does not want to forget anyone who was so generous. We are also thrilled so many of you shared a memory of your time at Northwestern and of Sigma. We have shared some below. I welcome any feedback or suggestions for this newsletter. If you know of a sister who is "Doing Good" and should have a spotlight on them or their organization, please drop me a line. As always, feel free to visit the chapter house whenever you are in the area, and do not hesitate to contact me in advance to ensure you can enter the house—even in the summer. In the Bonds, Lisa C. Montgomery, Sigma 1975, NU House Corporation President msmontg@aol.com did You Know? The official name of the Sigma house corporation is delta Gamma home Association of northwestern university. we just use Sigma house corporation informally—makes it much easier. To me, sigma Chapter is… Peggy Toncray Kizzia, Sigma 1946, NU: full of wonderful memories! Sally Koepp Smith, Sigma 1948, NU: a happy beginning to a lifetime of DG friendships. Elizabeth Correia Jemail, Sigma 1955, NU: lifelong friendships! Jane McElroy Moffet, Sigma 1956, NU: lifelong friendships, great memories and an entrée to new friendship wherever I go. Susan Tallman Brooks, Sigma 1958, NU: where I met many close friends. Judith Schneebeck Bensinger, Sigma 1960, NU: full of wonderful friends and a home away from home. Dorothy Slocum Hammerschmidt, Sigma 1960, NU: home. Helen Templeton Jagerman, Sigma 1960, NU: good memories, especially when we won May Sing 1962. Judith Keenan Stewart, Sigma 1964, NU: some terrific memories! Linda Flower Evans, Sigma 1966, NU: the happiest memory and most vivid of my college years. Jean Heekin Case, Sigma 1969, NU: a great memory. Joan Blumberg George, Sigma 1976, NU: about long-lasting friendships. Laurie Anderson, Sigma 1977, NU: lifelong friendships! Susan Myers, Sigma 1979, NU: the place that made a very large university seem smaller—like home. Leslye Radutzky, Sigma 1982, NU: among my happiest memories. Martina Anne Oechsle Vasconcelles, Sigma 1982, NU: special! Sara Ader, Sigma 1988, NU: great memories and friendships.

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